US Bridges

Lake Road over Long Branch

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.50 MI E of 38th ST · Structure no. 090140C00251001

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,471
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Road over Long Branch is a concrete slab carrying Lake Road over Long Branch in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 77 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,471 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2033. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Road
CrossesLong Branch
Location0.50 MI E of 38th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.12176, -97.68838
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,471 (2020)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$349,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Road over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Lake Road over Long Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Road over Long Branch carry?

About 4,471 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lake Road over Long Branch?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Road over Long Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.